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Apparently filming family moments is annoying until Brooke gets a vlog camera. 😂 Some of y’all saw her reaction when I filmed us walking onto the field. Now she’s documenting our entire Denver weekend and we’re all supporting cast. I’ll be expecting a formal apology. And a producer credit. Anybody else have kids with this policy?
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Nobody tells you how proud and homesick for your kids you can be at the same time. Last November, Caroline got married. In July, she and Quintin packed a U-Haul and headed to Denver for his next chapter in med school. This weekend, we got to step into their world. Their home. Their church. The life they’re building together. Mendy and I planned this trip with Beni. Then Brooke and David’s fall breaks lined up, and suddenly we had everyone together again. I miss having them all under our roof. But getting to see who they’re becoming is a joy all its own. What’s been the sweetest or hardest part of this season for you?
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At 50, I wanted to answer one question: Was the best aesthetic version of me already behind me? So I set a goal to get into the best shape of my life by my 50th birthday. But I wasn’t willing to put the rest of my life on hold to do it. During this process, we opened a new business, celebrated weddings, engagements and graduations, walked through loss and moved closer to becoming empty nesters. The plan had to work inside a full life. That meant intentional training, measured nutrition, consistent recovery, accountability and the right people beside me. The results exceeded anything I expected. But the greatest lesson wasn’t found in the final pictures. For 30 years, I thought I was chasing a better body. I was really learning the power of consistency. Part 3 of 3: Chasing Consistency. Swipe through the final chapter, then head to my Stories and vote: Who won? Young Forrest or 50-year-old Forrest? 💪
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I thought getting people in shape was about teaching them what to do. It wasn’t. It was about giving them something worth chasing. Part 2 of 3: Chasing Performance After years of bodybuilding and one-on-one personal training, I discovered something that would shape the next 15 years of my career: Aesthetics motivate some people. Performance motivates a whole lot more. Give people a clock, a leaderboard, a goal and a community to chase it with and something changes. Fitness becomes fun. Competitive. Social. Meaningful. And the physical results often follow. That idea eventually became Iron Tribe Fitness. What started in my garage grew across the Southeast, impacted thousands of people and became one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. But those years also taught me that fitness evolves as life evolves. As I got older, my goals started changing. I still wanted to be strong and athletic. But I also wanted more muscle, better recovery and a way of training I could sustain for the long haul. Eventually that curiosity led me back to many of the principles that started my journey in the first place. And to one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in 30+ years of training: There isn’t one perfect way to train. Different goals require different tools. The key is knowing what you’re chasing and training accordingly. Part 3 brings the entire 30-year journey full circle. The bodybuilder comes back. The nutrition gets locked in. And turning 50 gives me a crazy new target: Could the 50-year-old version of me get into better aesthetic shape than the 25-year-old version? I decided I wanted to find out. That story is next.
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I thought I was chasing muscle. What I was really building was confidence. 30+ years ago, one fitness goal completely changed the trajectory of my life. Part 1 of 3: Confidence When I look back at that skinny 150-pound kid at Auburn, the biggest transformation wasn’t physical. Fitness taught me something I desperately needed to learn: You can change. You can decide who you want to become, put a plan in place and start doing the work. And every time you keep a promise to yourself, you build a little more belief that you can handle the next one. That lesson started with one big goal: Gain 35 pounds of muscle. But it eventually changed the way I approached almost everything. Fitness. Business. Marriage. Fatherhood. Leadership. Faith. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve also come to see taking care of my body as an act of stewardship. Scripture tells us our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. I want to take care of what God has given me so I have the strength, energy and capacity to fully pursue whatever He calls me to do. And that’s a huge part of why I’ve spent most of my adult life helping other people get in shape. You don’t have to be a bodybuilder. You don’t have to compete. You don’t have to look anything like me. But I believe everyone experiences a better version of life when they get stronger, healthier and more disciplined. You show up differently. For your family. For your work. For the people you lead. For the mission God has given you. That’s what I love helping people discover. Confidence wasn’t something I suddenly found one day. I earned it. One workout. One meal. One decision. One kept promise at a time. More than 30 years later, I’m still learning from that same process, and I’m more passionate than ever about helping other people experience it too. Part 2 is where bodybuilding gives way to functional fitness, competition, community and eventually building Iron Tribe into a national franchise brand. And that chapter taught me a completely different set of lessons. Some of them really surprised me. What was the first goal you ever set that made you believe you were capable of more?
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The video captured the energy. The photos captured the moments. So many people I love. So many great memories. So much to be grateful for. Here are a few of my favorites from an unforgettable night.
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Cleaning out the summer camera roll✌🏼☀️ & my heart is filled UP!!!!
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Yesterday, Heaven gained the most beautiful angel. My grandma was the definition of selfless, she loved everyone before herself, always putting others first without expecting anything in return. She had the kindest heart, the gentlest soul, and a love that made everyone around her feel safe and cherished. I will miss your hugs, your smile, your wisdom, and the way you made every moment feel like home. Thank you for showing me what unconditional love looks like. I will carry your love with me every single day. Rest easy Karo. I love you forever. Keep my family in your prayers 🤍
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Our sweet Karo went to be with the Lord last night. She loved fiercely and was our family’s biggest fan, along with everyone else’s. It didn’t matter what we were doing. Karo was going to be there, be involved, and want to know how she could help. She and Steve, affectionately known as Wheeler, had just celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Her seven grandkids adored her, and she would have done anything for them. To know Karo was to love her. We’re all still in shock and aren’t sure how we’re going to do life without her. Our hearts are broken, but we’re holding tightly to the promise that because of Jesus, this goodbye is not forever. We’ll share arrangements as we know them.
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A reason to see friends on the weekends - yes please!!!!!🌸🌷💛
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The easiest yes I’ll ever say… Forever starts NOW!!!!!! 💍🤍 Hank Brown—I can’t imagine a better man to spend the rest of my LIFE with. 😭 Thank You, JESUS, for this man, our story and Your fingerprints all over it. You have exceeded every expectation and I have a feeling we’re just getting started. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my days loving you. Here’s to forever!!!!!!
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One of the unexpected perks of getting older... You stop caring so much about looking cool. Six months ago, we gave our kids Morgan Wallen tickets for Christmas. A few weeks ago, Mendy and I decided we’d make the night even more memorable by showing up in ridiculous concert outfits. The kids were absolutely mortified. Mission accomplished. At 50, I’ve learned that confidence isn’t taking yourself seriously. It’s being willing to look ridiculous, laugh a little louder, and make memories with the people you love most. The older I get, the more convinced I am that health isn’t just about adding years to your life. It’s about adding life to your years. That’s the kind of life I’m chasing. 10/10. Would absolutely embarrass my kids again.
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